Structural Engineer

Posting Expires: When Filled. 

Salary Range: $54,864.22- $73,242.40

General Description and Classification Standards:

The purpose of this job is to review structural construction plans to ensure compliance with regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws. 

Duties include: 

Reviewing & approving construction plans & specifications as it pertains to the structural components (concrete, steel, masonry, or wood) of a commercial building.

Answering inquiries from internal & external customers regarding construction materials and procedures.

Possessing strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and foster a strong customer-focused environment.

Exercising initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.

Ensuring that best-in-class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embracing, supporting, and promoting the City's core values, beliefs, and culture.

Supervision Received:

Receives direction from the Chief Building Official, Assistant Director, and/or Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Reviewing structural calculations as it applies to live loads, dead loads, roof loads, rain load, snow loads, wind resistance loads, and soils engineering.
• Application of structural engineering principles and practices to practical field and construction problems.
• Interpreting and applying federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Conferring with internal & external customers (i.e., engineers, architects, contractors, and owners) regarding proposed construction, alterations, or changes in buildings for conformation with the requirements to current &/or applicable codes.
• Conducting structural plan reviews for commercial buildings.
• Making engineering design computations, comprehensive studies, preparing reports, and recommendations for internal and external customers.
• Reviewing various scope of work submittals, including New Construction, Exterior/Interior Alterations, High-Rise Buildings, Open & Enclosed Parking Garages, Above & Below Grade Parking Garages, Deep Piled Foundations (Cast-In-Place & Pre-Cast Concrete, etc.), and other complex structures.
• Initiating special inspection procedures, determining acceptability of reports, and aiding other plans examiners on structural matters.
• Investigating new materials and design or construction methods for acceptability and then making recommendations to the Chief Building Official.
• Conducting field investigations for structural failures, potential hazards, complex structural problems, and preparing recommendations.
• Understanding and interpreting engineered plans, specifications as it applies to building and/or structures to be designed & constructed in accordance with strength design, load and resistance factor design, allowable stress design, or conventional construction methods.
• Provides guidance as it applies to the enforcement of rules, regulations, and requirements for structural projects.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of modern structural engineering including recognized standards applied to the design and construction of a wide variety of reinforced concrete, steel, and timber structures.
• Knowledge of the application of existing laws, ordinances, and current & applicable codes (i.e., ACI 318, AISC, ASTM, IBC, etc.) relative to structural engineered and construction projects.
• Knowledge of the application of structural engineering principles and practices to practical field and office design and construction problems.
• Knowledge of interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to make engineering design computations and check engineering plans and studies.
• Ability to make comprehensive studies and preparing reports and recommendations.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Engineering with major coursework in structural engineering , and four (4) years related work experience.

Licensures and Certifications - A professional Engineer license issued by the State of Georgia with a focus on structural engineering. Valid Georgia State Driver's License.

Preferred Requirements -

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements: 

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Light work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Medium work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work:  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work:  Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects